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promising leadership talent by keeping an eye open for individuals who communicate well. “Without good com- munication skills, things tend to fall apart,” said Dennis Theodorou, Managing Director of JMJ Phillip Executive Search. “Managers need to be able to get people rowing in the same direction.” Good communication skills feed directly into another leadership essential: the ability to delegate. “Managers need to be able to identify tasks that can be assigned to others, select team members with the necessary skills and experience, set clear expectations, and provide necessary resources, training, and support,” said Natasha Maddock, consultant and founder of Events Made Simple. Training For Success With leadership talent scarce on the ground in a tight labor market, it’s little wonder employers are looking to promote from within whenever they can. If prudence de- mands a second look at every advancement prospect, its also true that the good in a prospective manager need
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not be sacrificed to the perfect. Suppose a candidate for a management position lacks the required skills in commu- nication and delegation. What can the company do ready the prospective manager for their new tasks? One step is to provide opportunities to learn on the job by assigning the management of discreet projects, a process that helps develop communication and delega- tion skills. Another proven approach is the assignment of a personal guide in the form of a seasoned individual who can support the new manager with performance feedback and enlightened knowledge. “Great companies provide mentors to their new man- agers,” said Logan Mallory, VP of Marketing at Motivosity. “The new generation doesn’t want someone barking at them and watching their time clock. Mentors and coaches are the right way to lead these days.” Not everyone, however, makes a great mentor. “Candi- dates need to understand what is expected of them in the proposed relationship,” said Mull. “Maybe they will need to devote a certain amount of time working with the new manager. Or maybe they will need to conduct instructive CONTINUED ON PAGE 28
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